I remember watching the Thomas/Hill debaucle when I was a young teen. My mom was a vehement supporter of Hill whilst my dad was equally vehement for Thomas. I remember wondering why my Dad thought she was lying because she was a woman. In retrospect, I don’t think that is necessarily why he questioned her story (although I still DISAGREE with him) but my young, not yet fully formed brain associated his comments with her gender.

I may not agree with Sotomayor’s nomination or past judicial decisions or expositions; but, I do loathe that gender is still such a seemingly “free pass” for bias.

I don’t have to agree with these women. I DO respect that, although they know they will be “crucified” by critics – at a degree much more intense than men, they are still willing to step forward and try. It is by the trying that we will ultimately be able to conquer some of this.